{"id":18523,"date":"2017-03-06T09:52:15","date_gmt":"2017-03-05T22:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=18523&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=18523"},"modified":"2025-02-25T03:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T16:58:57","slug":"why-you-should-take-the-quarry-trail-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/why-you-should-take-the-quarry-trail-to-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should take the Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>When I was told the Inca Trail was fully booked, I was pretty disappointed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hiking to Machu Picchu was the main reason I&#8217;d booked a trip to Peru. Then someone suggested an alternative I&#8217;d never heard of before:<strong> <a href=\"\/peru\/machu-picchu\/quarry-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Quarry Trail<\/a><\/strong>. Turns out there&#8217;s another way\u00a0to Machu Picchu. Who knew?<\/p>\n<p>We had a really nice small group \u2013 only 8 travellers.\u00a0There was a 20 year-old couple from the US, a Canadian girl, a dad and his teenage\u00a0daughter (who loved camping), two of us Aussie girls travelling on our own, and Judy, a 64 year-old woman from the UK (who was a dead set legend).<\/p>\n<p>This is what the route looks like, and how it compares with the Inca Trail:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/peru\/machu-picchu\/quarry-trail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Inca-Trail-vs-Quarry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Inca-Trail-vs-Quarry.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Inca-Trail-vs-Quarry-425x167.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Inca-Trail-vs-Quarry-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Inca-Trail-vs-Quarry-585x230.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a>Day 1<\/h3>\n<p>First things first, we made sure all our gear was working, met our wonderful porters and cooks who would be with us for the next few days, then started off (feeling very awkward with my walking poles). Day 1 is the steepest part of <strong>the Quarry Trail<\/strong>, but we walked through Socma, a local village where we got to say hello to some locals, stopping at some ancient Incan ruins, right up to the most amazing waterfall I have ever seen: the Perolniyoc Cascade. There&#8217;s a lookout here where we had a very welcome rest stop, before finally pushing on to\u00a0our destination.<\/p>\n<p>Looking back down to\u00a0where we had started was truly an incredible experience!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BPJRm1Ijbe0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Brisa Deneumostier (@brisa.deneumostier)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-12T00:54:10+00:00\">Jan 11, 2017 at 4:54pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Our tents had already been set up by the porters, and the cooks had gotten some food ready for our arrival. We had time to freshen up, relax a bit, then head up to the little farm houses near our camp to meet the\u00a0neighbours. It was so\u00a0great to see the inside of these houses, meet the families and see how they lived. I couldn&#8217;t\u00a0believe their kids trekked\u00a0up and down those mountains to school every day! Then the grandfather treated us to some traditional music. After that, it was back to camp for a well-earned\u00a0dinner.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/peru\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peru-banner.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Day 2<\/h3>\n<p>I woke up to the smell of fresh coca tea. Our cook had placed a cuppa outside my tent. I opened the flap and saw a sunrise over the valley below. Incredible.<\/p>\n<p>After an awesome breakfast, we carried on.. Day 2 wasn&#8217;t as steep, but there were plenty of undulating hills and ridges. One of the girls seemed to find today quite difficult, so our guide popped her on the horse for some of the distance (she had good fun mocking our walking efforts from horseback). We spotted some hawks and other small wildlife, with a couple of locals offering cold drinks along the way, but other than that, we were the only ones on the trail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/machu-picchu-train\/\"><strong>LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE INCA TRAIL? CONSIDER THE TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We reached our highest point of the trek at 4500m above sea level, turned around and took in what seemed like the entire Sacred Valley.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJi4DVhg5jj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Enigma Peru (@enigmaperu)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-25T20:22:46+00:00\">Aug 25, 2016 at 1:22pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The last part of the Day 2 had us walking down steep, rocky trails, which were quite slippery. Given my lack of coordination, it was a wonder I didn\u2019t end up on the ground. One girl did roll her ankle, so they sent one of the mules up to bring her down the rest of the way.<\/p>\n<p>We came across the side of a mountain, with wild horses running across the fields, to a fantastic Sungate overlooking snow-capped peaks. This is Inti Punku, one of the famous sun gates that dot the Andes. What a great way to end a long day of trekking. Dinner that night was exceptional again. The cooks even whipped\u00a0up a birthday cake for one of the passengers.<\/p>\n<h3>Day 3<\/h3>\n<p>We woke up on Day 3 in the clouds \u2013 seriously. Looking across the valley, we were above the clouds, and as we sat there chewing breakfast, the mist lifted and we saw the Sacred Valley come alive. We spent the morning walking back to town via the famous Quarry site (the place where the Incas mined their stones to build the town of Ollantaytambo.)<\/p>\n<p>Then it was time to farewell our porters and cooks and head to Machu Picchu! \u2028We reached Ollantaytambo around lunchtime and\u00a0took the train to Aguas Calientes, where we checked into our hotel. I have to admit I was relieved: my legs and ankles had had enough of walking up and down Andean peaks. It was also fantastic to have a shower and wash our travel-stained clothes (it&#8217;s the little things). We had a bit of time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy a meal, the it was\u00a0early to bed as we had a 4:30am start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Useful blog posts to read:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/adventures\/hiking-advice-machu-picchu\/\"><strong>-What I wish I knew before hiking to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/adventures\/hiking-machu-picchu-solo-traveler\/\"><strong>-What hiking to Machu Picchu as a solo traveler is really like<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Day 4<\/h3>\n<p>Up early for some breakfast, then we headed out to the transfer point to be one of the first in line to get up to Machu Picchu. The transfer buses were fantastic, smooth and efficient. We cruised up the windy roads, taking in the gorgeous views at every bend.<\/p>\n<p>Then we were there \u2013 Machu Picchu!!! We were one of the first groups to arrive, so it was relatively uncrowded as we got our photo\u2019s in front on THAT view, and got a tour around the site. We actually beat many Inca trail trekkers\u00a0\u2013 another point in the Quarry Trail&#8217;s favour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/subscribe\">SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL INSPO, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQ_iyG8l5H_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by South America (@southamerica)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-02-26T23:14:39+00:00\">Feb 26, 2017 at 3:14pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We had a few hours of free time at Machu Picchu to explore. Some chose to walk up to the Sun Gate\u00a0at the end of the Inca Trail\u00a0(only about 45mins round trip). \u2028It was truly an amazing\u00a0experience, one I never regret doing in any way.<\/p>\n<h3>The Summary<\/h3>\n<p>Downsides of <strong>the Quarry Trail<\/strong>? Well, it&#8217;s not <em>the<\/em> Inca Trail (despite being an Incan trail).\u00a0You don\u2019t get to do the final part of the classic trek, finishing through the Sun Gate\u00a0to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<p>Upsides of the Quarry Trail? Where do I start? The big one is you have it all to yourself. There&#8217;s basically no-one else on the trail (compared to 500 at a time on the Inca Trail). I&#8217;ve spoken to people that have done both, and they agree that the Quarry involves more local interaction, plus perks like having horses and mules on standby in case of injury. You also technically trek higher than the Inca Trail, there are no permits required and Intrepid are the only company that visits it.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also nice to have a sleep in a hotel bed (and a hot shower) before visiting Machu Picchu \u2013 it means you&#8217;re not too tired to explore the site, and you tend to look better in your pics&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to trek the Quarry Trail with Intrepid? <a href=\"\/peru\/machu-picchu\/quarry-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I was told the Inca Trail was fully booked, I was disappointed. Hiking to Machu Picchu was the main reason I&#8217;d booked a trip to Peru. 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